Mission

• The CYO/Youth Ministry Office of the Archdiocese of New Orleans is called to respect and minister to the young Catholic Church of today by seeking to nurture and develop its faith life.
• Our office exists to train and form competent adult leadership to further the mission of the Church with young people.  We do this by providing consultation, expertise, strategies and resources.
• Our model for this ministry is Jesus, who prepared, trained and sent His disciples for their mission in the world (cf. Matt. 28:19).  Our office empowers adults to promote active Christian discipleship and growth in Catholic identity.

Goals

• To enable and assist parish and Catholic school leadership in the development of quality youth and young adult ministry.
• To support adult leadership by providing opportunities for gathering, developing and nurturing young leaders in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
• To continue our efforts as a part of the Department of Christian Formation, and to collaborate with other diocesan offices and outside agencies and institutions.
• To be a leading advocate for youth and young adults in the Catholic Church and society, assuring that their voices are heard.